Lanie Pope Biography
Lanie Pope is a trained meteorologist with an American Emmy Award who presently works as the Chief Meteorologist at WXII 12. In September 2001, she joined the WXII 12 team as Chief Meteorologist. The American Meteorological Society awarded her a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist seal, as well as broadcast certification from the National Weather Association.
How old is Lanie Pope?- Age
Pope is 45 years old as of November 2021. She was born on November 5, 1976, in Greenville, South Carolina, United States.
Lanie Pope Education
Lanie earned her bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from the University of South Carolina. Mississippi State University awarded her a bachelor’s degree in broadcast meteorology.
How tall is Lanie Pope?- Height
Pope the talented & versatile stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.68m) tall.
Lanie Pope Husband- Married
Lanie is happily married to Brian. The couple has two sons, Kenan and Heath. Hiking, camping, bicycling, and sports are some of her favorite ways to spend time outside with her family.
Lanie Pope WXII 12 – Career
Lanie started her broadcasting career at WPDE in Florence, South Carolina, before moving on to WCNC in Charlotte, WLKY in Louisville, Kentucky, and WSOC in Orlando, Florida (Charlotte). Lanie has received multiple awards over her career, including two regional Emmys for her coverage of the Greensboro tornado in 2018 and Hurricane Bonnie in 1999. In 1998, 1999, and 2000, she received three North Carolina Associated Press tornado coverage awards, as well as a Radio Television Digital News Association award for her Hurricane Floyd coverage. In April of 2017, Lanie was designated one of Winston-Outstanding Salem’s Women Leaders.
Lanie gives back to the community in a variety of ways, including volunteering with Second Harvest Food Bank and greeNest. She also volunteers at Samaritan Ministries, where she helps out in the soup kitchen and acts as the honorary chair of the annual Penny Campaign fundraiser. Lanie is a board member of Moji Coffee and More, an organization that helps people with developmental impairments find work in the community. After losing her 66-year-old mother to Alzheimer’s disease, she is dedicated to ending the disease by serving on the board of the Alzheimer’s Association of Western North Carolina. Lanie frequently speaks publicly about her experience with the disease to other families who are also impacted, and she aspires to be a part of the solution and cure. Lanie also enjoys teaching kids about the weather.
Lanie, who enjoys all sorts of music, has picked up the right guitar and the ukulele. “Dance time,” as she refers to it, is one of her numerous methods to unwind by turning up the music, moving around, and singing along. She also likes to read and bake. Anything chocolate is her favorite food, especially her mother’s treasured fudge recipe. She enjoys running, swimming, golf, and most outdoor activities for exercise. Every day, she keeps herself going by inhaling fresh air and taking in the sights and sounds of nature.
Lanie Pope’s Net Worth
Pope has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – and $5 Million.
Lanie Pope Salary
Pope earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.